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Harris Geronikolas President

Rashad Mabger SecretaryGeneral

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Katerina Michail Research & Publications Officer

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Rashad Mabger Secretary General

Dear Reader,

Greece has been growing over the years as an attractive tourist destination and we can now safely say that it has become one of top world tourist destinations and attractions in Europe. The Greek Ministry of Tourism announced a further growth by 20% in 2023 and with the ministry’s strategy to extend the tourism season by few months, it will make it a record year for tourism in Greece.

The balance of trade between Greece and the Arab world has recorded a 30% increase from the year 2021. Greece has further asserted its position as a favorable investment destination, the proof of which is a big number of projects undertaken this year in Greece. All these indicators point to positive growth in Greece's GDP for 2024.

We, at the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, despite our small size, have been keeping up with all these developments and have tried to be at the forefront among other Joint Chambers in terms of events and services.

For the second half of this year, we are in the process of organizing the 1st Arab-Hellenic Maritime Conference, which will take place on 5 & 6 July 2023 at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel under the theme “Sea of Opportunities.” Greece sustains historical and cultural ties with Arab countries and thanks to their geographical proximity their maritime relations go back many centuries. Greek maritime history, however, has since carved an impressive course and the current state of this industry is mature, well-equipped and stands strong internationally. It has built itself a status as a world leader in sea transport and because of the importance it gives to this role, it is very likely to keep it in the future as well.

At the same time, the Arab world’s geographical position on the maritime map is very strategic for trade as it connects Europe to Asia and Africa. Hence, both parties, Greece, and the Arab world play an important role in this respect. This calls for greater cooperation in maritime and port industries which, at this stage, does not level to the required aspirations of both sides. At this conference, we will have wide and high-level participation from Greece and the Arab world and we hope that, having them under one roof, we will open channels of communication to explore possibilities and potential from both sides.

The details and information will be in our coming announcement to the business community in Greece and the Arab world. We believe, that for those whose nature of business is relevant to maritime and port industries, taking part in this event will open avenues for them and will help them connect with their Arab counterparts.

The possibilities are many, in every business activity relevant to these domains.

Harris Geronikolas President

Under the Auspices:

“Sea of Opportunities”

MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS AND INSULAR POLICY

General Outlook:

The Arab-Hellenic Chamber is convening the 1st Arab-Hellenic Maritime Conference on 5-6 July 2023 in Athens. This Conference aims at exploring partnerships between Greek businessmen and their Arab counterparts in maritime, port, and relevant industries and services. It will further allow the two sides to open channels of communication, exchange their expertise, and investment opportunities in industrial zones, port development, dry dock for maintenance and shipbuilding, adding to that activating passenger ships and yachting for the Arab world and Greece and, most importantly, enhancing regional trade as a result of the high cost of energy and consumer goods, due to geopolitical conflicts.

Maritime transport accounts for 80% of world trade by volume and Greece plays a leading role in this domain, which results in Greece’s advanced fleet and modern port infrastructure. On the other hand, many Arab countries are asserting themselves in this strategic domain, especially in port development. This Conference will look into all the relevant issues and the challenges facing the Maritime Industry in general, high-energy prices, and environmental impact as a result of carbon uses and it will shed light on the recent technological developments in this industry.

Date: 5-6 July 2023

Venue: Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel of Athens

Languages: Greek and Arabic (simultaneous interpretation)

Participation:

All Arab-Hellenic Chamber’s events enjoy a wide and diversified audience from Greece and the Arab world and we look forward in this event to the participation of maritime and port and related industries, CEO’s and/or representatives from both sides, energy experts and specialists in latest maritime technological advancement, as well as those in charge of free and industrial zones and experts on the sector of logistics.

Sectors and Focal Points:

In view of the diversity of maritime business activities, the Conference sessions will attempt to cover all these domains: shipping, ports infrastructure and services, shipyards and services, supply chain and logistics, oil and gas operations, green energy, shipping finance, education and training, yachts and passenger ships operations, and free zones facilitations to name but a few.

Tentative Program

Wednesday, 5 July 2023:

10:00 Registration and Networking

10:30 Opening Ceremony

11:00 Keynote Addresses

11:30 First Session: North African Arab Countries and Greece

Part A: Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, and Greece

Exploring the opportunities for cooperation with North African Arab countries in ports and maritime infrastructure projects, taking advantage, where available, of the Greek maritime positive developments.

12:30 Networking Break

13:00 Part B: Egypt, Libya, and Greece

The good relations between Libya and Greece and their geographical proximity in the Eastern Mediterranean constitute the base for further cooperation and investment in the domains of maritime and ports, taking advantage of Greece’s technology and positive strides in these sectors. Egypt and Greece enjoy strategic relations and an outstanding location in the maritime map route, which provide for a variety of business opportunities and cooperation in the maritime and relevant business activities between the two sides.

14:00 Finger food and Networking

14:45 Second Session: North Mashriq Arab Countries (Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria) and Greece

This session will tackle the possibility of transfer of technology and know-how in all maritime diverse business activities to the Mashriq countries and the potential of joint partnerships with Greece therein.

16:00 Networking and closed-door business meetings and discussions between interested parties and professionals, each in their sectors.

17:00 End of first day’s works

Thursday, 6 July 2023:

10:00 Registration and Networking

10:30 Keynote Addresses

11:00 Third Session: GCC Countries, Yemen and Greece

Part A: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Greece

The four Arab Countries’ national economic visions provide enormous business and investment opportunities for Greece in all port and maritime projects and relevant domains. This session explores this potential to further enhance the cooperation between the two sides.

12:30 Networking Break

13:00 Part B: Oman, UAE, Yemen and Greece

UAE and Greece have established their worldwide leading status in ports and maritime domains, the potential to expand the cooperation between the two countries is unlimited. Oman provides great opportunities as a business hub in the industrial areas taking advantage of its location in the major world markets, Greece and Oman can engage n exploring areas of cooperation in maritime domains. The session will look into the possibility of transfer of Greek technology and know-how to Yemen in areas of ports and maritime infrastructure.

14:30 Fourth Session: Comoros Islands, Djibouti, Somalia, and Greece

This session explores for the first time the potential of cooperation between the three countries and Greece in maritime and relevant business activities and the possibility of transfer of technology and know-how to these countries.

15:30 Finger food and Networking

16:30 Networking and closed-door business meetings and discussions between interested parties and professionals, each in their sectors.

17:30 End of Conference’s works

Dinner Program (TBC)

20:00 Welcoming guests

20:30 Opening Ceremony

21:00 Dinner

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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Our members enjoy networking opportunities by participating in a wide range of events and activities:

• Forums, Conferences

• Workshops and Roundtables

• B2B Meetings (live and virtual)

• Business Delegations to the Arab world

• Exhibitions

INFORMATION

Our Chamber publishes:

~ Bimonthly Economic Bulletin exclusive for our members with upcoming events in the Arab world

~ Bimonthly Magazine with news of our members and other events and activities of our Chamber in Greece and the Arab world, distributed electronically and in hard copy format to a strong database of recipients in Greece and the Arab countries, to the Arab Federations and Chambers of Commerce and to professional business societies

~ Directories of its Members in Greece and the Arab world

Our Chamber also provides:

~ Information on Companies in the Arab World upon request of its members

~ Statistical Information on Trade Balance between Greece and the Arab World in various sectors

~ Checking of commercial documentation related to Greek exports to the Arab world and rendering services to its members by undertaking, on their behalf, the whole legalization procedure

~ Translation from/to Greek, Arabic and English and vice versa

~ Introducing of business proposals from the Arab or Greek companies looking for contacts in Greece or in the Arab countries

Exposure

Our members can have exposure by appearing in our magazine, our Directories, or when they sponsor our events.

For further information, please visit our website at www.arabhellenicchamber.gr or contact us at chamber@arabgreekchamber.gr

Our Chamber at ND Event for Bilateral Chambers

On Thursday, March 30th, the Arab-Hellenic Chamber participated in an event organized by the Secretariat for Commercial, Industry and Business Affairs of the ruling New Democracy party. The speakers included Mr. Kostas Fragkogiannis, Deputy Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Extroversion, MFA, and Mrs. Vicky Loizou, Secretary General for Economic Relations and Extroversion, MFA, and Chairman of Enterprise Greece. The discussion was introduced by Mr. Akis Bafas, Secretary of Productive Sectors, and coordinated by Mr. Thanos Niforos, Thematic Coordinator – Bipartite Chambers, Secretariat for Commercial, Industry and Business Affairs of New Democracy.

Among the participating speakers, Mr. Nicholaos Vlahakis, Vice President of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, delivered a short speech, introducing the Chamber, referring to its good track record and its performance lately, as well as the required steps to further promote the Arab-Greek business and trade relations.

Mr. Nicholaos Vlahakis, Vice President of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, delivering his speech

Mrs Vicky Loizou, Secretary General for Economic Relations and Extroversion, MFA, and Chairman of Enterprise Greece with Mr Thanos Niforos, Thematic Coordinator - Bipartite Chambers Secretariat for Commercial, Industry and Business Affairs of New Democracy Party

From left: Mr Akis Bafas, Secretary for the Secretariat for Commercial, Industry and Business Affairs, Mr. Kostas Fragogiannis, Greek Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister for Economic Diplomacy & Openness, and Mr. Thanos Niforos, Thematic CoordinatorBipartite Chambers Secreteriat for Commercial , Industry and Business Affairs of New Democracy Party

Cymothoe Initiative

On April 7th, at the Hellas Liberty Floating Museum, Piraeus, the Arab-Hellenic Chamber participated in the CYMOTHOE INITIATIVE Conference entitled “Blue Economy in mid 2020s: from Resilience to Growth,” organized by OceanMedia and Von Innen Consulting.

The event, which was under the auspices of the Ministry of Development and Investment, the Ministry of Maritime and Insular Policy, the Municipality of Piraeus, the Hellenic Ports Association and the Hellenic Logistics Association, included high-level participants and speakers who dealt with various issues of the blue economy, challenges for Greece and opportunities for growth.

The Cymothoe Initiative organizes series of events, forums and actions in sectors related to maritime, with the aim of:

• recording of today’s reality in the fields of interest.

• networking of involved bodies (institutional, market,

research, etc.).

• creation of communication and information channels for the subjects covered.

• dialogue among international, European and national bodies for the design of long-term strategic objectives related to the subjects.

• creation of important events and actions on a regular basis.

The initiative was inspired by Greek mythology and the rich maritime history and tradition of Greece. Just like the sea nymph Cymothoe stirs and strengthens the sea waves, the organizers of this initiative hope that their efforts will stir the waters and foster a wave of renewal.

We, at the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, would like to thank the organizers for inviting us to this conference and wish them the best of outcomes in their endeavours.

On April 25th, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized an event to present the 2023 National Strategic Plan for Extroversion. The audience was addressed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, the Deputy Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Openness, Kostas Fragogiannis, and the Secretary General for International Economic Affairs and Openness of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairperson of the BD, Enterprise Greece, Vicky Loizou. The Arab-Hellenic Chamber was represented in this event by its Secretary General, Rashad Mabger, who was glad to hear of the Greek Government’s rich action plan for extroversion 2023. In Minister Dendias’ words, “The 3rd edition of the National Strategy for Extroversion demonstrates our country’s firm commitment to strengthening the pillar of economic diplomacy, which aims to produce tangible results through the constructive cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its supervised bodies, Enterprise Greece, and Export Credit Greece. At the same time, it enhances the interaction between the public and private sector, aiming at promoting our country internationally as a reliable economic and trade partner, but also as an attractive investment destination.”

We, at the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, would like to assure the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs of our commitment to boosting Greek-Arab investment and trade relations in all business sectors by working closely with the responsible bodies and institutions to this end.

The Greek MFA presents the 2023 National Strategic Plan for Extroversion

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, delivering his opening address

Mrs. Vicky Loizou, Rashad Mabger, and Dr. Athanasios Ziliaskopoulos, Chairman of BD, Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund

Greek Exports Forum & Awards 2023

The "roadmap" for new export records

In a year in which Greek exports set another record, reaching 55 billion euros and "seeing" 70 billion euros on the near horizon, this year's Greek Exports Forum & Awards has come to highlight the opportunities that arise for export companies to strengthen their activity. At the same time, it rewarded the companies that excelled in the sector, in another year that has moved under the influence of geopolitical conflicts and high energy-transport costs.

For the 11th consecutive year, the Αssociation of Diplomatic officials for Economic & Commercial Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with ethosEVENTS, organized on Friday 21 April 2023 the Greek Exports Forum, the conference-institution for the export sector, which was held this year again together with the Greek Exports Awards 2023.

The Greek Exports Forum 2023 was held digitally, through the LiveOn digital platform and its 3D digital exhibition centre, the LiveOn Expo Complex. The Greek Exports Awards 2023 ceremony was held in person, at the Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel

The Top Greek Export Company 2023 awards were presented to the following companies:

GOLD: THEON SENSORS

SILVER: PALIRIA

SILVER: DODONI

SILVER: GEROLIMATOS INTERNATIONAL

During the event, exporting businessmen held B2B meetings with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, sponsors and bilateral chambers of commerce, among which the Arab-Hellenic Chamber.

For more information, please visit https://ethosevents. eu/event/greek-exports-forum-amp-awards-2023/

Once again, the Arab-Hellenic Chamber is proud to have granted its auspices to this important event and would like to congratulate the organizers for a job well done.

DEFENCE EXHIBITION Athens 2023

Modern Athens, with its great potential, has come fore in the past few years and managed to hold a spot among the top world destinations for International Conferences and Exhibitions.  The 2nd Defense Exhibition DEFEA 2023 which successfully concluded last week, took place from 9 to 11 May 2023, at the Metropolitan Expo in Spata. At this high-profile exhibition, 350 companies from 28 countries demonstrated significant political and military representation from Greece and abroad, showcasing land, naval, aerospace, and cyber security defense systems.

The Ambassador of Kuwait, H.E. Mansour Alolaimi, attended the opening ceremony that began with a speech by the Greek Minister of National Defense, Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos.

The Ambassador of the UAE, Sulaiman Hamid Almazroui, received at their pavilion, the other Ambassadors, Their Excellencies Ahed Sweidat, Dean of the Arab Ambassadors in Greece and Ambassador of Jordan, Omar Youssef, Ambassador of Egypt, Waleed Bin Mohammed Al-Emadi, Ambassador of Qatar, H.E. Dr. Saad Alammar, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia and the SG of our Chamber, Mr. Rashad Mabger. They all toured the exhibitions and attended various presentations. It should be noted that the United Arab Emirates had a significant presence at the exhibition, displaying, at their pavilion, various armament products that were introduced to the invitees, by specialists from various Emirati companies.

The next day, our Secretary General, Rashad Mabger, accompanied by Mrs. Katerina Michail, Research and Publications Officer, and Maria Kalyva, Administrative Secretary, Members & Board Affairs, paid a special visit to the exhibition booths of our participating members and congratulated them for their hard work and superb products which made us feel proud. We would like to conclude by congratulating the Emirati Ambassador for an exquisite pavilion, but also the organizers of this important exhibition for a job well done. We wish them success at their next one which will take place in 2025.

DEFENCE EXHIBITION Athens 2023

Courtesy Visit by MARDIPLO

On 25th April, the Secretary General of the ArabHellenic Chamber, Rashad Mabger, had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Mary Papaschinopoulou, Founding Partner of MAR-DIPLO, for a courtesy visit.

MAR-DIPLO (Maritime Corporate Diplomacy) is a new member of our Chamber and a company that brings a brand-new concept for dispute resolution between the maritime and the government sector worldwide. With tactfulness, discretion, and cultural understanding, MAR-DIPLO offers a faster, cost-effective solution to protracted disputes in the maritime industry. For more information, interested parties can visit mardiplo.eu.

We were very pleased to meet Dr. Papaschinopoulou and hear of her unique approach to dispute resolution for maritime businesses. Having already amassed a track record of success, we are definite that the MARDIPLO’s founding partners, Dr. Mary Papaschinopoulou and Mr. Neofytos Kourtesis, will leave their footprint in the maritime industry.

The Secretary General of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, Rashad Mabger, with Dr. Mary Papaschinopoulou, founding partner of MAR-DIPLO

The "Kuwaitiya" Airline is Back to Greece!

Kuwait Airways, with its seventy-year history, is the longest serving, official state carrier operating from the Arabian Gulf region. It is considered as one of the most prominent international airlines flying to 34 destinations across Asia (the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia), Europe, North America, and Middle East. Kuwait International Airport is a top-notch main base which houses a relatively young fleet of diverse types of aircrafts with the latest technology and features. The ‘Kuwaitiya’ is an airline certified not only for the quality of its airport, but also for cabin and ground staff, for its onboard products, cleanliness and, last but not least, for its safety records.

Greece and Kuwait have long standing relations that are constantly improving, and as a bright proof of that, on 14 and 16 June 2023 respectively, ‘Kuwaitiyah’ Airline is launching scheduled commercial flights to Greece, specifically to the destinations of Athens and Mykonos, in preparation for the 2023 summer season. It is certainly a step in the right direction, as both countries will benefit by the flow of tourists from Kuwait to Greece and its fabulous islands.

Such an initiative by Kuwait Airways will facilitate the steadily growing ties between the two countries and encourage the respective business sectors to explore and connect. Kuwait, as we all know, enjoys a healthy economy and is looking forward to diversifying its sources of income. At same time, there are opportunities for Greek businesses to engage with their counterparts in Kuwait as far as modernization of Kuwait islands, ports infrastructure and other construction projects is concerned and open avenues for Kuwait Vision 2035.

The Kuwait Embassy will host a press conference for the official announcement of the resuming of Kuwait Airways flights to Greece at the end of June 2023.

We, at the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, welcome this initiative and look forward to being part of this press conference and promote Kuwait Airways operations in Greece.

Let us all welcome Kuwait Airways to Greece!

H.E. Mansour Saad Sulaiman Ahmad Alolaimi Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Greece

Visit to Rome

On Friday, 12th May, our Secretary General, Rashad Mabger, travelled to Rome, to pay a visit to Her Excellency Esmahan Al-Toki, Dean of Arab Ambassadors to Italy and Ambassador of Yemen to Italy and non-resident Ambassador to Greece, to address various issues of common interest and discuss matters regarding the Chamber’s activities, including the future possibility of convening an investment forum in Yemen.

Following this visit, the Secretary General visited the Oman Embassy and met with Said bin Ali bin Mubarak AlYahmadi, Minister Plenipotentiary, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Oman to Italy with parallel accreditation to Greece to discuss the sound and tangible results produced by close cooperation of our Chamber with the Embassy of Oman and Oman Chamber of Commerce, both of which have been frequent participants at our events. We pride ourselves on our excellent cooperation and look forward to continuing and furthering our relationship.

The Arab-Hellenic Chamber and the Secretary General would like to seize this opportunity to welcome the new Ambassador of Oman to Rome, HRH Sayyed Nizar bin Al Julanda bin Majid Al Said, who will also become the nonresident Ambassador of Greece, after presenting his credentials.

We would like to express our Chamber’s dedication and commitment to work with him at the highest level in order to bring benefits and get the best results for the Sultanate of Oman and the Hellenic Republic.

Said bin Ali bin Mubarak Al-Yahmadi, Minister Plenipotentiary, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Oman to Italy with parallel accreditation to Greece with Rashad Mabger

Her Excellency Esmahan Al-Toki, Dean of Arab Ambassadors to Italy and Ambassador of Yemen to Italy and non-resident Ambassador to Greece with Rashad Mabger, Secretary General of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber and Honorary Consul of Yemen in Greece

“Sustainability through Art: From waste to works of art”

On Thursday, March 16, 2023, the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Athens organized the event on: “Sustainability through art: From waste to works of art” presenting some of the works of the internationally acclaimed sculptor Mr. Nikos Floros. The event was attended by a wide number of Greek government officials, distinguished personalities in the sectors of art and culture, ambassadors, academics and many others, among whom the Deputy Minister for Health, HE Zoi Rapti, the GeneralSecretary of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Ioannis Chrysoulakis, Dr Catherine Boura f.Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to UAE, Mrs Agapi-Politi Vardinoyanni, Managing Partner at Avant Tales and others.

In his speech, H.E. Sulaiman Almazroui, Ambassador of UAE to Greece stressed UAE’s commitment to implementation of sustainability practices, conscious consumption and techniques to tackle the environmental challenges. Emphasis was also placed on UAE’s strategies regarding the preservation of the environment and the promotion of the Emirati art and culture. In this framework, the works of Abu Dhabi Art, Sharjah Foundation, Masdar City and Dubai Expo City affirm UAE’s commitment to the themes of sustainability and mobility in line with the country’s vision for COP28 to be hosted in November 2023.

H.E. Dr. Catherine Boura, introduced the works of Mr. Floros based on a special technique of transforming aluminium cans into unique pieces of art. Dr. Boura was serving as Ambassador in Abu Dhabi during Mr. Floros’s participation at the“ECOWaste 2019”, where the artist presented the portrait of the President of UAE, HH Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, made entirely of 3.000 aluminium cans of soft drinks. His portrait belongs to the permanent collection of the State.

As a token of his gratitude and appreciation of UAE’s hospitality, the sculptor Nikos Floros created the symbol of UAE, the “desert falcon” and offered it to the UAE Ambassador during the event. Nikos Floros, through his artistic work, promotes the interest of the two countries to expand their excellent bilateral cooperation in various areas and to use art as a useful tool for raising awareness and educating the public regarding the need to contribute to the protection of the environment.

The artist, Nikos Floros, presenting one of his works to the UAE Ambassador

H.E. Sulaiman Almazroui, Ambassador of UAE to Greece delivering his welcoming speech

Source: Esteemed Embassy of the UAE in Athens

JOINT CHAMBERS

Arab-Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce Workshop with Lebanese Parliamentarians

The Arab-Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC) organized on Thursday 30 March 2023 a workshop meeting with a delegation of eight Lebanese parliamentarians headed by His Excellency, Mr. Fouad Makhzoumi. Discussions focused on the strengths and potential that Lebanon offers in different sectors for investment: Education, technology, tourism, health, banking, research, and development. This meeting was organized with the collaboration of AWEX and the Embassy of Lebanon.

NEWS FROM THE ARAB-FOREIGN JOINT CHAMBERS

Dinner-conference with HE Pierre Wunsch, Governor of the National Bank of Belgium

On May 10, the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce organized a dinner-conference during which Governor Wunsch delivered a comprehensive presentation on “a (somewhat European) perspective on the macro impact of climate change”. During his presentation, Governor Wunsch underlined the fact that we are moving on the climate front from the discussion “should we do it and how” to “doing it”; we are no longer at the reflection stage, we are moving towards net-zero emissions in 2050.

“In addition to higher carbon prices, there are ever more regulations coming and the question is “what’s going to be the impact of that on the economy?”. There is a lot of concern about this but there is a growing consensus that, regarding the cost of transition, the impact is not that bad. On that front my message would be reassuring”, said Governor Wunsch.

Governor Wunsch’s expert analysis was followed by a constructive exchange, moderated by Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General of the ABLCC, between HE Pierre Wunsch and two central figures from the Belgian economic scene: René Branders, President of VBO-FEB, and Nabil Jijakli, Group Deputy CEO at CREDENDO. This diner-conference went way beyond the simple fact of increasing the knowledge of our attendees on a highly topical issue. It was also a great occasion for them to meet face-to-face with our experts as well as to expand their network as it gathered around 70 attendees among which 15 Ambassadors and representatives from Arab Embassies.

Source: Arab-Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce

JOINT CHAMBERS

Business Delegation to the Republic of Iraq (13th - 18th May, 2023)

From May 13th to May 18th 2023, the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce Abu Dhabi, the German Liaison Office for Industry and Commerce in Iraq, and the Expert Forum Iraq will be collaborating to organize a business trip to Baghdad and Erbil.

The primary goals of this trip were to strengthen the Iraqi-German partnership and explore new opportunities for cooperation, with the aim of supporting the business relations between Iraqi and German companies. A series of successful meetings and discussions with both governmental and private representatives of the Iraqi community took place.

According to the German Liaison Office for Industry and Commerce in Iraq, “There are many business opportunities in Iraq, particularly in the areas of construction, infrastructure development, energy, and telecommunications. The government is committed to creating a favorable business environment for foreign investors, and there are various incentives available for those looking to invest in the country.”

The high-ranking participating German companies are Al Masaood LLC, Boehringer Ingelheim, Commerzbank AG, FAUN VIATEC GmbH, Global Clearance Solutions AG, GMS GmbH German Medical Solutions, HENSOLDT, Karl Kolb GmbH & Co. KG, KGE, Lufthansa Consulting GmbH, Lufthansa Systems GmbH & Co.KG, Martrade Group / Martrade Iraq, M.G. INTERNATIONAL Transports GmbH, Mercedes-Benz Iraq, BrightCastle Motors, Mühlbauer ID Services GmbH, MVK Taurus Rheinland GmbH SteuerberatungsgeseRschaft, Nueva Trade & Consulting Solutions LLC, Schueco Middle East Schueco International KG, SIEMENS AG, Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG, Talabat, Terramar GmbH, Tönnjes International Group GmbH, Viessmann Middle East FZE, V-LINE EUROPE GmbH and WILO SE.

Our sister Chamber in Germany has, once again, done a wonderful job in organizing and executing this business delegation to Iraq and we wish Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Mikhlafi, the Secretary General, and his staff, the best of success in their future endeavours.

NEWS FROM THE ARAB-FOREIGN JOINT CHAMBERS

AACC holds its Extraordinary Session of the 32nd General Assembly Meeting & 33rd Board of Directors Meeting to Elect a New President

On 16 May 2023, AACC held its extraordinary session of the “32nd General Assembly Meeting” together with the “33rd Board of Directors Meeting” at Palais Eschenbach in Vienna and simultaneously online (hybrid) to elect a new president. The meeting was led by AACC Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja and marked by the participation of over 80 persons from all over the world, including high-level officials, presidents and secretaries general of Arab chambers, Arab ambassadors, diplomats and businesspersons, who joined both, in person and online.

AACC Founder and Arab President H.E. KR Nabil Kuzbari commenced the meeting by warmly welcoming the participants, after which he handed over to Secretary-General Khouja, who also welcomed the attendees and paid a tribute to AACC’s late President Sen. Dr. Richard Schenz, who held this function devotedly since 2010. The tribute was followed by a minute of silence in memoriam of the deceased.

Later, SG Khouja presented AACC’s President Designate H.E. Dr. Werner Fasslabend, a renowned Austrian politician, who served as former Austrian Minister of Defence and Third President of the Austrian National Assembly and is currently President of the Austrian Institute for European & Security Policy (AIES), Head of the Academic Council of the Wilfred Martens Center for European Studies in Brussels, President of Universitätszentrum Wien and President of the Austrian-Slovak Society. He also has received several prestigious badges of honour over the years, such as “The Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold on Ribbon for Services to the Republic of Austria”, “the Military Merit Medal” and other decorations from Belgium, Italy, Norway, Sweden and Spain. Dr. Fasslabend’s close connection to AACC is not entirely new; in fact, it goes back to many years ago, and a major highlight of it was the Sudan Conference in 2012, one of the biggest events that AACC has organised. The election of the President was then carried out by the Board of Directors, and approved unanimously by the General Assembly. To conclude the extraordinary sessions of the General Assembly & Board of Directors Meeting, the Secretary General thanked the AACC Team who worked hard to organise these meetings, as well as the distinguished speakers and audience who joined either in-person or virtually from all over the globe.

We, at the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, would like to wish the best of success to the new President of our sister-chamber in Austria and assure His Excellency of our sincere intentions to work side by side with the Austro-Arab Chamber to ensure the continuity and best practices of the Arab-foreign joint chambers all over the world.

Exhibitions in Iraq

1st Mosul International Exhibition for Food, Agriculture, Water and Livestock

Nineveh, 28-30 May 2023

For more information, please contact:

Mosul, Agriculture district

Website: www.danaefco.com

Email: info@danaefco.com / dana.fc2021@gmail.com

Tel.: 00964 7738224166 / 00964 7701618645

Second International Festival for Children

Baghdad International Fair, 24 June - 3 July 2023

For more information, please contact:

Al-Jawhara Company for International Exhibitions and Conferences

Email: gw.int.20@gmail.com

Tel.: 00964 7700040128 / 00964 7800088029

Finance and Banks Exhibition, 20 - 24 June 2023

International Education, Universities, Schools and Students Exhibition, 25 - 28 July 2023

Erbil International Fair

For more information, please contact:

Center of Erbil Exhibitions

Email: exhibit@erbilfair.com

Website: www.erbilfair.com

Tel.: 00964 7511000100

International Exhibition for Fashion-Erbil Style

Erbil International Fair, 7 – 10 September 2023

For more information, please contact:

Email: exhibit@erbilfair.com

Tel.: +964 7511000100

Website: www.Beauty-fashion.erbilfair.com www.erbilfair.com

Sulaimaniya International Furniture Exhibition

Sulaimaniya International Fair, 6-9 September 2023

For more information, please contact:

Website: www.sulyexpo.com

Email: shawqimahmod@sulyexpo.com

Tel.: 00964 7701570993 / 00964 7517414808

Iraq Exhibition for Communications and Data Technology ITEX 2023

Baghdad International Fair, 6 – 9 September 2023

For more information, please contact:

Email: info@alfa.com.iq / itex@alfa.com.iq / itex.iraq@ gmail.com

Tel.: +964 7833661877

Exhibition for Counter-Terrorism, Special Operations and Cyber Security

Baghdad International Fair, 11 – 14 September 2023

For more information, please contact:

Email: info@unitedevents.iq

Tel.: +964 7806666661 / +964 7807777771

Website: www.unitedevents.iq

3rd Health and Environment Exhibition and Conference

Baghdad International Fair, 14 – 16 September 2023

For more information, please contact:

Baghdad, Ardh Al-Ammal Company for organizing international fairs

Email: info@healthexpoiraq.com / marketing@healthexpoiraq.co

Tel.: +964 7830694198 / +964 7721685986

Exhibitions in Iraq

Construction Materials & Infrastructure Exhibition

Basra International Fairground, 18-21 September 2023

For more information, please contact:

Email: info@dur-alfayha.iq

Phone: 009647735066660, 009647714366066

https://buildexpobasra.com/

Erbil International Food and Agriculture Exhibition

Erbil International Fair, 19 - 21 September 2023

For more information, please contact:

Center of Erbil Exhibitions

Email: exhibit@erbilfair.com

Website: www.erbilfair.com

Tel.: 00964 7511000100

16th Sulaimaniya International Exhibition (DBX)

Sulaimaniya International Fair, 17 – 22 October 2023

For more information, please contact:

Iraq Al-Taqadum Company for International Exhibitions and Conferences

Email: alib.ipec@gmail.com

Tel.: 00964 7901423407 / 00964 7707899664

Website: www.iraq-pec.com

47th Baghdad International Fair 2023

Baghdad International Fair, 1 – 10 November 2023

For more information, please contact:

Iraq-Baghdad-AlMansour P.O BOX 6188

Email: iraqifairs@mot gov iq / interior fairs@yahoo com

Tel.: 00964 7830694198 / 00964 7721685986

Website: www fairs gov iq

International Building, Construction Materials and Infrastructure Exhibition

Baghdad International Exhibition Fair, 22-24 November 2023

For more information, please contact:

Email: info@alsorouh-iq.com / alsorouhiraq@gmail.com

Mobile: 00964770123766, 009647811420620 https://buildingiraq.org/

International Book Fair

Baghdad International Fair, 10 – 20 December 2023

For more information, please contact: Baghdad, Ardh Al-Ammal Company for organizing international fairs

Email: info@almada-group com

Tel.: 00964 7808080800 / 00964 7702799999

Nineveh 3rd International Exhibition for Energy, Construction and Investment

Nineveh Governorate, 12 – 15 December 2023

For more information, please contact:

Baghdad, Kahramana Sq., near Elwiya Telephone Exchange

Email: azhar21hadi@yahoo com

Tel.: 00964 7901755296 / 00964 7702829999

Source: Greek MFA and Esteemed Embassy of Iraq in Athens

Egypt Investment Opportunities

The Egyptian Ministry of Trade & Industry to encourage dependence on national industry and import substitution targeted investment opportunities to achieve Egypt's Vision 2030 in cooperation with the Industrial Modernization Center (IMC) issued Investment Opportunities Fact Sheets consisting of 80 promising investment opportunities that contribute to attracting new Egyptian or foreign Direct investments (FDI).

The list of suggested investment opportunities includes a comprehensive analysis of strategic products (intermediate Product - Final product), also it presents the available investment incentives, and provides a comprehensive study of the targeted local market, the enablers, and the most important attractions.

Investment opportunities are offered in the sectors of Furniture, Medical, Food & Agro, Textile, Printing & Packaging, Chemicals, Building Materials and Engineering.

Each investment opportunity includes:

• The size of the gap in the trade balance

• Product type (intermediate - final product)

• A careful study of the local market for the target product and its need

• A map of Egypt’s imports and global imports of the target product

• Targeted traditional markets

• The advantage gained from investing in Egypt as a window to the Middle East and African markets

• Opportunity type (expansion/new investment)

• The most important Egyptian-producing companies and global investors with technologytargeted products

For the list of investment opportunities and any further information, please contact the Commercial Office of the Embassy of Egypt:

3 Vas. Sofias Ave., Syntagma Athens Tel. 210-3600364

Email. commercial@egyptembassy.gr

Source: Esteemed Embassy of Egypt in Athens

Economic and Sectorial Events in Morocco for

the rest of 2023

We have received the below events due to take place in the Kingdom of Morocco for the rest of the year 2023 and we encourage our members to participate in the ones they see fit for their businesses, taking advantage of the opportunities offered by this friendly and easy-to-do business country.

Source: Esteemed Embassy of Morocco in Athens

Exhibitions in Qatar 2023

Under the Patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Jassim Al Thani, two important international exhibitions will take place on 23-25 October 2023 at Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC):

The Big 5 Construct will showcase innovative products and the latest solutions vital to Qatar’s construction industry. For more information, interested parties can visit https://www.thebig5-qatar.com/

INDEX Design Qatar will offer suppliers and manufacturers the perfect opportunity to access the thriving interiors and fit-out industry in Qatar.

For more information, interested parties can visit https://www.indexqatar.com/

Source: Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, B1 Directorate

NEW MEMBERS

1. BEWISE

2. EMAD BEIRUTI

3. MCOMS

4. NANO4LIFE EUROPE

5. MOTABAQAH EUROPE

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Making ICT easy as ABC, so you can focus on what matters the mostsales & growing your business.

Who we are

CONTACT DETAILS:

BEWISE IT PROVIDES SOLUTIONS

Contact Person: MENELAOS MAKRIGIANNIS

CEO AND FOUNDER OF BEWISE

A: 30 Papanikoli, 152 32 Chalandri, Athens

T: +30 213 0 908 400

E: bewise@bewise.gr

We are BEWISE, an established team of passionate dedicated IT professionals combining years of technical and business experience with a strain to deliver bespoke solutions.

What we do

We offer IT professional services to medium-large sized corporations, designing and implementing enterprise-grade IT solutions by integrating platforms and technologies of third vendors.

What is our mission

Everything we do is driven by a specific set of goals and ideals. This is how we measure performance and success.

What are our services

• Business Apps

The new era of data-driven business demands state of the art tools. We can design bespoke solutions tailored to your business.

• Modern Workplace & Cloud SI

To boost productivity and performance, you need to collaborate in real-time both inside and outside your organization. We can create more seamless communication and collaboration across locations and platforms, while maintaining the security and integrity of systems and data.

• Cybersecurity

Security is a vital matter for the survival and progress of your business. We can provide end-to-end protection covering the full spectrum of digital security.

Who are our vendors

We deploy Cisco, Microsoft, Fortinet, DELL and F5 technologies to deliver the solution that best fits the needs of your company. Therefore, we help in aligning your business processes, security, and thread management with your goal, by providing a rich array of cutting-edge tailor-made solutions.

Who are our clients

Since our opening date in 2018, we have more than 400 customers in 7 different countries, with operating offices in Greece and Cyprus. Namely, L’Oreal Paris, Friesland Campina, Pharmathen, Alumil, PPM One Retail Group, Olympia Group, EUROMEDICA, Delta etc. All having trusted our team with their Digital Transformation, Offensive Cybersecurity and Modern Workplace and Cloud SI needs.

What is our promise

We emphasize on system design; we create value for our customers by combining cutting-edge technologies to deliver tailor-made solutions that meet the specific needs of each company.

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In Damascus-Syria and since 1979 it was the beginning of our trading business establishment named “Emad Bairuti Trading Est.” working in Construction material and contracting up till today supported with “AL BASARA DEVELOPMENT FZE” that was founded in UAE in 2012 as our new trading company that deals with the supply of Oil and Gas Equipment in addition to Construction material.

CONTACT DETAILS:

AL BASARAH DEVELOPMENT FZE

A: Al Hamra Indusrtial Zone-FZ, Rakez Business CenterRas AL-Khaimah, UAE | UAE:

00971 55 186 2137

SYR: 00963 954 444 432

E: emadbeiruti@hotmail.com

Our Services and longtime experience in Gulf Region and the Middle East markets, gave us the chance to be a recognized company in our sector, and helps us to be committed to our mission of committing to deliver quality products on time at good value, and continuous improvement personally and professionally.

CONTACT DETAILS:

MCOMS

A: Vas. Georgiou 23, Halandri, 15232

T: +30 210 6839454

E: info@mcoms.com

W: www.mcoms.com

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MCOMS is one of the leading guest-facing solution providers for the hospitality and cruise ship industries. MCOMS designs, develops and operates advanced IPTV, VOD, Mobile, Casting, Internet and Signage solutions for multiscreen environments, including applications for Smart TVs, set-top boxes, smart phones, tablets and digital signage monitors. MCOMS HOTstream delivers digital content, connectivity, and commerce services to Hotel guests on multiple devices via ONE centralized platform. The IPTV, VOD, Mobile, Casting, Internet and Digital Signage platforms are available on cloud and on premise and completely integrated and commerce ready.

With global operations, MCOMS has already installed HOTstream in more than 75.000 upscale rooms worldwide. MCOMS client portfolio consists of some of the world's most well-known hotel brands including Marriott, IHG, Hyatt, Kempinski, Four Seasons, Jumeirah, Rosewood, Millennium, Aman Resorts, Viceroy, Palazzo Versace, Crystal Cruises; and some of the most distinctive boutique hotel brands including The Public, The Standard, Soho House, Nomad, Freehand, Como, Grace, Acqualina, The Setai and more. MCOMS has offered IPTV and Mobile for the Olympic Games since 2010.

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NANO4LIFE EUROPE L.P.® was founded in 2008 in cooperation with leading nanotechnology institutes based in Germany, to design and create nanotechnology products applied to all surfaces.

NANO4LIFE EUROPE L.P.® is customer focused. Our commercial know-how, technological leadership and manufacturing capability have propelled Nano4Life® to the forefront of nanotechnology coating for home, commercial and industrial use.

CONTACT DETAILS:

NANO4LIFE EUROPE L.P.®

Contact Person: Michael Pavlidis

General Manager

A: Ethnarxou Makariou nr 144

Dafni Αttica p.c. 17234 Athens, Greece

M: 0030-6972300482

E: mpavlidis@nano4life.co

W: www.nano4life.co

The company’s mission is to provide the strongest line of nanotechnology products best-suited for the end-user with the highest quality of after-sale service.

NANO4LIFE® product line has received more than 30 quality control and test report certificates from international institutes. Our coatings have been created with SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide Pure Quartz) utilizing the Sol-Gel process manufacturing to produce highly durable coatings that are safe, environmentally friendly and known for the ease of application. Treated areas become easy to clean, super hydrophobic, durable, and powerfully stain resistant, either on porous or non-porous surfaces without affecting breathability. Air can pass through, allowing perspiration to evaporate.

BEST SERVICE - BIGGEST LINE OF PRODUCTS

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EUROPE Certification Services

CONTACT DETAILS:

MOTABAQAH EUROPE

Contact Person: Laura Haroyanni

A: 224 Syngrou Street, Kallithea, 17672

T: +30 694 2962837

E: lharoyianni@motabaqah.eu

W: www.motabaqah.com.sa

MOTABAQAH Europe was recently established in Athens Greece and is a subsidiary of MOTABAQAH Saudi Specialized Laboratories, which was founded in 2006 and operates in the TIC (Testing, Inspection & Certification) industry. Over the period of 17 years, MOTABAQAH has expanded their services portfolio and currently owns and operates 18 private laboratories in Saudi Arabia. We have advanced and developed and are now recognized as a front-runner in providing complete conformity assessment services. Our core services are divided into three categories Certification, Testing and Inspection, providing the mandatory certificates for exports to the Saudi Arabian market in order to ensure fast movement of goods. Our conformity offerings allow exporters to quickly comply with the relevant technical local regulations. MOTABAQAH is rapidly expanding in several territories worldwide, currently we have offices in Saudi Arabia, Greece, China, UAE and the Philippines. MOTABAQAH Europe, located in Athens was incorporated in 2022 and handles all European operations. Our goal is to facilitate and enable European exporters to access the Saudi Market and enhance trade relations between Europe and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For more information, please contact lharoyianni@ motabaqah.eu.

MEMBERS’ NEWS

1. EVI MIGIAKI

2. DIVANI CARAVEL HOTEL

3. MANAGI

4. STIRIXIS GROUP

5. COPELOUZOS GROUP

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The Future of Cultural Diplomacy in Greece

Concerns, Proposals, Perspectives

Evi Migiaki organizes the event: The Future of Cultural Diplomacy in Greece Concerns, Proposals, Perspectives

On the occasion of the World Culture Day on May 21st, Evi Migiaki in cooperation with the Region of Attica, Opanda of the Municipality of Athens, and the support by the Greek National Council of Culture Groups and Centers for the UNESCO organized the event: The Future of Cultural Diplomacy in Greece Concerns, Proposals, Perspectives

The aim of the event at Zapeion Megaron (peristyle) on May 15th, 2023, was to highlight the special importance of cultural diplomacy as a means of exercising foreign policy and reaching out to people, utilizing new forms and ways of highlighting our Greek Cultural Heritage.

Evi Migiakis testimonials, about her vision the palace of Knossos, Festos, Zakros to be registered in the Unesco List of World Heritage sites.

According the UNESCO’s official website:

"The monuments included on the World Heritage List are selected and approved on the basis of their value as the best examples of human creative genius. They exhibit an important interchange of human values and bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or has disappeared. They are directly linked to important stages in human history and for this reason they have outstanding universal significance and are a part of mankind’s common heritage".

Many other highly academic speakers and representatives from the Academy of Athens and Culture, spokes us about the importance of Greek Cultural Heritage.

At the end of the speeches Evi Migiaki Helios Luxury Fashion presented a Capsule Collection inspired by the Minoan Civilization accompanied by a live musical program with performer Mezzo Soprano Betty Charlafti and piano player Alkis Evaggelatos.

The event was followed by a small reception (cocktail).

CONTACT DETAILS

EVI MIGIAKI

Athens Showroom:

A: L. Skopetea 1, 11521, Lycabettus

M: +30 6948 076 325

E: info@evimigiaki.gr / evimigiakihelios@gmail.com

W: www.EviMigiaki.com

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Introducing Divani Gift Cards

Spoil someone special!

The Divani Collection Hotels have launched their own electronic gift cards! The perfect and most luxurious gift for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or any other occasion. They promise to make a special day even more exciting by treating your loved one or yourself to a unique ‘’experience’’.

Since the hotels offer a wide variety of outstanding services, it was only natural to present tailor-made gift cards. Each one represents a different Divani experience. From a soothing massage, leisure activities and a fine dining at one of the restaurants to a luxurious stay in one of the elegant suites or rooms. The best surprise is just a click away. Discover them today at https://divanis.com/gift-card/!

About Divani Collection Hotels

Counting more than 60 years of successful presence in the history of the Greek hospitality industry, Divani Collection Hotels consists of 7 hotels in Greece (Athens, Meteora, Larissa and Corfu).

True to its values and ideals, which stem from its passion for hospitality and the unique needs of its guests, Divani Collection Hotels made a name for itself early on in the Greek hospitality industry. Never ceasing to introduce innovative ideas in the tourism sector, Divani Collection Hotels is a key contributor to the Greek tourism market, with premium services in all its units, its unique hotels that offer a family atmosphere and its dedication to satisfying everyone's wishes of her guests. https://divanis.com

CONTACT DETAILS

DIVANI CARAVEL HOTEL

Contact Person: Mrs. Dimitra Vogiatzi

A: 2 Vassileos Alexandrou Ave 16121, Athens Greece

T: +30 210 7207000 E: dvogiatzi@divanis.com

W: www.divanicaravelhotel.com

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On March 23 ManaGi hosted the first Greek F&F Roadshow at the Intercontinental Hotel in Malta.

The Greek F&B Roadshow is an innovative event for the presentation of the products of Greek Producers in the markets of the world where buyers - importers can see and try numerous Greek products of the Food and Beverage industrial sector.

We were delighted to see the visiting Maltese buyers watching the presentation of our services and being able to taste and feel new amazing products from our Greek Producers. The Greek F&B Roadshow was organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Greece in Valletta and especially Her Excellency, Ambassador Ms. Tasia Athanassiou for the full support of our new concept, as well as the Intercontinental Hotel team in Malta, for providing their excellent services.

We are pleased to inform you that the next Greek F&B Roadshow will be organized in the fall of 2023 in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, with the collaboration of the Greek Embassy of UAE where we will respectively present a number of producers and products. Stay tuned for our next stop... in Dubai.

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A conference center like no other for Qassim University.

Located in the heart of Saudi Arabia, Qassim University stands tall as not only one of the fastest growing universities but also as a top-ranked institution in the region. STIRIXIS Group was entrusted with the task of designing the university’s Majlis – the conference room – and delivered an impressive space that not only does justice to the university's esteemed reputation, but also creates a captivating experience that connects every visitor with the rich cultural heritage of the region.

The design is inspired by the round, welcoming shape of the room which generates feelings of calmness and serenity. These feelings are enhanced through the seamless combination of richness in detail, light, and soothing colors in the space, creating the ideal atmosphere that supports even longest and most hectic meetings. Light oak wood and beige tones can be found across the entire 350 square meters-space and are enhanced with intricate, sophisticated patterns inspired by the creative cultural expressions of the region. These also serve as a sound acoustic solution, ensuring that the space offers a truly enjoyable experience.

Symmetry plays a key role in the space. The breath-taking ceiling design – which immediately captivates the visitors – mirrors the round shape of the room contributing to their peace of mind in the space. It is a crucial element that includes a stretch ceiling imitation daylight which shines through the brass mashrabiya patterns. Pendant light fixtures are also in brass, complementing the light that comes from the ceiling.

Finally, the room is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, which supports the practical needs for presentations, speeches, and conference discussions.

Since its opening, the Majilis conference center has been welcomed with great enthusiasm as it creates a bridge between past and future that communicates the university’s vision, character and commitment to their people.

CONTACT DETAILS STIRIXIS GROUP

Contact Person:

Elena Athanassoulas - Kyrnassiou

M: +30 697 8333 553 T: +30 210 6138312

E: elena.a@stirixis.com

W: www.stirixis.com

Infinity Power signs MOU with Copelouzos Group to Jointly Develop Renewable Energy Projects

Copelouzos Group and Infinity Power, a joint venture between Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) and Egypt’s Infinity, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in order to access, on a non-exclusive basis, the possibility of jointly developing renewable energy projects that will provide GREGY electrical interconnection with a source of green energy.

The GREGY - Green Energy Interconnector project involves the electrical interconnection of Egypt directly with mainland Greece through a submarine cable of 3,000 MW capacity and the possibility of bidirectional energy transmission. The GREGY project will carry 100% green energy from Egypt to Greece, and through Greece to Europe, thus making a decisive contribution in tackling climate change and the greenhouse effect by significantly reducing CO2 emissions. The necessary renewable energy projects with a capacity of around 9.5 GW shall be required to maximize the utilization of GREGY. The project will provide alternative clean and renewable energy sources and routes for Europe, thereby reducing the continent’s dependency on energy produced from fossil fuels.

The MoU provides for the establishment of a Steering Committee, consisting of three members, to coordinate discussions, exchange information and conduct negotiations. Through their cooperation, the parties will seek to make use of their expertise, experience, and technical, commercial, and financial know-how, for the swift development, implementation, and successful operation of the renewable energy projects.

The MoU follows the agreement signed last year between the UAE and Greece, during His Excellency Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, visit to Abu Dhabi, to establish an investment framework worth 4 billion Euros, between ADQ and both of the Hellenic Development Bank (HDB), the national development bank of Greece, and Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI).

CONTACT DETAILS

COPELOUZOS GROUP

A: 209 Kifissias Av. 151 24 Maroussi, Athens – Greece

T: +30210 6141106-115

E: info@copelouzos.gr

W: www.copelouzos.gr

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